Author: Elena Overfield
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Toxic Productivity
This week, our focus centres on productivity—the art of streamlining your work focus and safeguarding against burnout. If you’re seeking tips on optimising your efficiency while maintaining balance, you’re in the right place. The feeling of accomplishing tasks throughout the day is indeed euphoric. It’s immensely satisfying to check off each item on your to-do…
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International Women’s Day: Navigating a World of Gender Imbalance
On International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to address the multifaceted aspects of women’s health and empowerment. From the biological to the societal, women face a myriad of challenges and experiences that shape their well-being and opportunities throughout their lives. Let’s delve into some of these critical areas and explore the intersections between health, society, and…
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Podcast Episode: Productivity, Pressure & Burnout
6th March 2024Keywords: day, work, relapse, workout, productive, toxic productivity, school, people, breakdown, burnt out, emotions, eating, feel, podcast, sport, pandemic, awareness, lazy, guilt Episode Summary 1. Productivity: The Pros and Cons Productivity is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, evoking a sense of accomplishment and empowerment. Achieving goals and ticking off tasks on our to-do lists…
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Podcast Episode: Reinventing Yourself
21st February 2024Keywords: people, self-sabotage, social media, comparison, job, dream, work, influencer, reinventing, episode, comparison, university, learning, eating disorder, life Episode Summary 1. Reinventing Yourself: Introduction Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth is a continuous process, marked by the need to reinvent oneself at various stages of life. In this podcast episode,…
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Supporting Loved Ones: How to Be an Ally in Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey that’s not walked alone. For those supporting loved ones in their recovery, being an ally means offering compassion, understanding, and unwavering support. While it may feel daunting at times, being an ally is a powerful role that can make a significant difference in someone’s journey towards healing…
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Eating Disorder Spotlight: ARFID
This year BEAT Eating Disorders UK are focusing on ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Intake of Food Disorder) as their ‘eating disorder spotlight’. What is ARFID? Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), also known as selective eating disorder, is a condition characterised by individuals avoiding certain foods or types of food, restricting overall food intake, or both. ARFID can…
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Behind the Mask: The Hidden Struggles of Eating Disorders
It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024! Last year, I shared my own experience with eating disorders and since then I have openly spoken about various sub-themes related to disordered eating. This year, I am going to reiterate what I talked about last year, but what’s different is that I have a better understanding of eating…
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JOURNAL ENTRY #5
Happy Sunday everyone! ❤️ I’ve not done a journal entry since the beginning of the month, so here is a big monthly roundup. What have I learnt this month? I’ve said numerous times before about the importance of finding balance in every aspect of life. In regards to my life, the aspect of balance I’m…
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